Is there a First Nation Indigenous Definition of “Freedom?”
Last week, I heard part of the Wizard of Oz song “Dingdong the wicked witch is dead”, replaying over and over, in my head, ……
Indigenous man Trent LaForme missing from Hamilton
The family of Trent LaForme are asking for help from the public, saying the 29 year old Indigenous man from Hamilton has not been seen…
Leaked Alberta school curriculum in urgent need of guidance from Indigenous wisdom teachings
By Dwayne Donald, Associate professor, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta In Alberta, drafts of a proposed kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum for social studies…
New data sheds light on total picture of Six Nations COVID-19 infections
OHSWEKEN — New statistical data, released by Six Nations of the Grand River Wednesday morning, gives an important insight into who in the community is…
Police warn of drug overdoses
OHSWEKEN — Residents are being cautioned after a series of suspected drug overdoses. Six Nations Police issued a warning to the public Wednesday, saying that…
Man charged with trafficking
BRANTFORD — One person is facing drug trafficking charges after police responded to a 911 call about a man in medical distress in Brantford. Police…
Six Nations to get new Wi-Fi Towers to boost local internet signal
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council says three new internet towers will be built on the territory. A partnership with A6N,…
‘Stop being so nice’: Alberta councillor apologizes for Indigenous homeless comments
SLAVE LAKE — A northern Alberta councillor says she is deeply sorry for recommending her town stop feeding and “being so nice'' to its Indigenous…
Accused guilty in woman’s death even if victim was ill before hitch assault: Crown
A clear link between the injury an Indigenous woman suffered when struck by a trailer hitch and her eventual death months later establishes the guilt…
Plan funds First Nations safety vessels, environment response depot in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Two B.C. First Nations are benefiting from a partnership through the federal Oceans Protection Plan to improve marine safety and protect the coastal…
Eastern Ontario reeve seeks to change road name derogatory to Indigenous women
OTTAWA — The council of Beckwith Township near Ottawa is proposing to change the name of a private road that includes a derogatory term for…
Lawyer for Indigenous man who died in N.L. jail renews calls for public inquiry
JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador's director of public prosecutions says a decision is expected “fairly soon'' on whether anyone will face charges for the death…
Prince George, B.C., school trustees unanimous in call for Indigenous members
PRINCE GEORGE — School trustees in Prince George, B.C., have voted unanimously to support the addition of two Indigenous trustees to the board. District 57…
Indigenous candidates’ wins in Congress give hope for change
By Felicia Fonseca THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. _ Internet access, health care and basic necessities like running water and electricity within Indigenous communities have…
‘Cultural genocide:’ Nunavut passes changes to education, language protection acts
IQALUIT — A bill passed in the Nunavut legislature that will shape how Inuit languages are taught in school for years to come is being…